Performance Science Fellow

Job Summary

Utah Athletics, a Division I institution and BigXII Conference member, is seeking a Performance Science Fellow for Applied Health & Performance Science. This position exists within the Applied Health & Performance Science Department and will report to Anna Cruse, the Assistant Athletic Director for Applied Health & Performance Science. The purpose of this position is to provide support to Utah Football by assisting in the development and optimization of student-athlete performance, health, and wellness in accordance with the NCAA, BigXII, and University of Utah regulations.

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with Director of Football Performance Science to optimize student-athlete health, wellness, and performance

Manage daily data collection logistics (Catapult, ForceDecks, miscellaneous testing technologies)

Support assigned teams in implementation and management of performance technology (GPS, heart rate, force plates, etc.), data collection, and data analysis (Python, R, SQL, MatLab, etc.)

Build and manage Football Teamworks AMS integrations, forms, and dashboards

Utilize data analysis and visualization methods to support the initiatives of the Director of Football Performance Science

Support Applied Health & Performance Science and Health & High Performance Team initiatives

Support the education of student-athletes, coaches, and support staff on topics related to health, wellness, and high performance

Conduct testing and assessment protocols

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in data analytics, business analytics, data science, computer science, engineering, kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, statistics, physics, or related field
1+ years of practical experience in a high-performance sports science environment (NCAA Division 1, Olympic, professional sports organization) utilizing technology and testing equipment
Demonstrated proficiency via portfolio of projects utilizing statistics, analytics, analytics software, programming languages, data visualization, etc.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, R, SQL, MatLab, etc.)

Required Skills & Abilities:

Ability to collaborate with a dynamic and diverse interdisciplinary team
Experience utilizing sport technologies such as GPS, force plates, heart rate, and motion capture
Demonstrated data analysis and visualization skills (Python, R, SQL, MatLab, etc.)
Excellent verbal, written, and visualization communication skills
Experience communicating complex information to coaches, staff, and athletes
Experience in statistics and data analytics
Ability to work a non-standard work schedule (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays)
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects weekly (50+ lbs)
Must be able to pass a background check.

Preferences

Master's degree in data science, data analytics, business analytics, computer science, engineering, kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, statistics, mathematics, physics, or related field
Experience coaching, teaching, or leading a group
NSCA CPSS Certification
Certified Builder and Admin for Teamworks AMS

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN17443N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Ability to work a non-standard work schedule (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays).Temporary position ending April 30, 2027
Department: 00327 - Athletics Department
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $32,000
Close Date: 12/02/2026
Open Until Filled:

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